Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Austin Hooper
Falcons· #81

AustinHooper

Tight End

  • 6'4"
  • 254 lbs
  • Age 31
9
Rec
76
Rec Yds
8.4
Yds / Rec
1
Rec TD
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Tight End
Height
6'4"
Weight
254 lbs
Age
31
Born
November 4, 1994 · San Ramon, CA
College
Stanford
Experience
11th Season

Contract Details

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$3.3MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$3.3MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$3.3M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2016Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 81Overall
StanfordCollegeATLDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
9Rec
76Rec Yds
8.4Yds / Rec
1Rec TD
11Targets
81.8%Catch Rate
13Long
22.6Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
2026ATL89768.41
2025NE162126312.52
2024NE174547610.63
Total1634394,51710.331

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
47.2Projected Pts
TE48Position Rank
Game 1: 0.0 ptsGame 2: 4.0 ptsGame 3: 9.1 ptsGame 4: 1.9 ptsGame 5: 0.0 ptsGame 6: 1.6 ptsGame 7: 4.1 ptsGame 8: 1.9 ptsHolding steady

Hooper played 29 offensive snaps and four special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The No. 3 tight end was utilized as a blocker and pass catcher but was outshined by No. 4 option Nick Muse, who caught a key touchdown as the team took down the undefeated 49ers.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentRecYdsAvgTDFpts
Nov 1@ TBL199.001.9
Oct 25vs SFW22110.504.1
Oct 18vs CHIL166.001.6

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation